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AKE 460K

1971 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,793 mi
Last recorded66,793 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKE 460K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 66,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 66,306 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 65,796 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 65,047 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 64,147 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 63,223 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 63,217 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2019 62,540 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 61,271 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 59,696 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 57,055 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 53,417 miles

Offside Rear halfshaft seal starting to leak

Pass 15 Nov 2014 51,055 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 49,298 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 49,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 47,231 miles

metal brake pipe chaffing on gearbox cross member

Fail 13 Dec 2012 47,222 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

metal brake pipe from master cyl chaffing on gearbox cross member and front chassis leg

Pass 27 Jan 2009 47,053 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 47,048 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?

Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
12,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,910
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,916
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 6,402
brake recording little or no effort 5,184
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AKE 460K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1971 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 49,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Minor 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 9,910 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AKE 460K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 55 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AKE 460K registered?

AKE 460K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is AKE 460K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKE 460K shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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